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AF51 WRA

2001 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

119,890 mi
Last recorded119,890 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xsara83,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 WRA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 119,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 119,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 112,369 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 112,328 miles

Both front tyre treads low edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 112,328 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front tyre treads low edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 105,027 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 105,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 97,132 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 97,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 85,919 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 75,050 miles

slight noise from power steering pump area on full steering lock

Fail 19 Aug 2009 74,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

slight noise from power steering pump area on full steering lock

Pass 10 Sep 2008 70,495 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 70,492 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 63,489 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 54,896 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2006 54,894 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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AF51 WRA is a 2001 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2001 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 83,007 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF51 WRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Citroen Xsara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF51 WRA registered?

AF51 WRA is a 2001 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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